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Hostel Takamatsu, Japan

5.0
(29 reviews)29

October Needed! Explore the Setouchi islands in your free time!

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
28 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
28 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Stay near a stunning Japanese garden & explore the famous art islands! Join our friendly team, where you’ll help us keep 60 beds tidy—simple tasks, always with staff around to support you. Work just 4 days a week (10am–4pm). We’re looking for someone neat, positive, and excited to meet locals and travelers alike. Our team is super welcoming, and you’ll leave with new friends and unforgettable memories in Takamatsu. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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29 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 28 Meeting international travelers
  • 28 Meeting locals
  • 22 Immersing in the local culture
  • 12 Practicing English
  • 7 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 3. Good health and well-being
  • 6 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 4 5. Gender equality
  • 3 2. Zero hunger
  • 1 1. No poverty

United States

5

I loved my time at the hostel! The staff were all incredibly kind and made a genuine effort to get to know everyone, which made the experience feel truly welcoming. I met many wonderful people (staff, fellow volunteers, and hostel guests) and thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the local culture in a smaller part of Japan. The work could be a bit challenging at times, mostly because of the heat and the stairs, but everything else about the experience more than made up for it. I'd recommend it to anyone!

8 days ago

Italy

5

This experience was amazing! The host and the staff were all very welcoming and kind, they really made you feel at home and helped you navigate the local culture and find wonderful places to see! I'm gonna miss this magical place so much!

11 days ago

Sweden

5

I'm so happy I got to stay and work at the hostel. The people are all so friendly and kind. They invited us volunteer to join them for a lot of stuff so we also got to see the local part of Japan. There's literally no pressure with the work as long as u do what should be done. I thought the work was pretty challenging but it was all because of the stairs (there's 5 floors) and working in the heat. I'd recommend anyone to stay here!

26 days ago

United Kingdom

5

I absolutely loved my time here, from going out with the crew to cleaning days or even just chatting with the staff, Chizuru, Maki, Tamae, Hiro, Yasu and everyone were the absolute best! Enjoyed my time with the volunteers and guests too, always going out with new people meeting locals, practicing speaking Japanese, relaxing in the group space or eating Ryo's delicious dinner and everything in between, couldn't ask for a better experience and i will be back! i love the hostel

about 1 month ago

Brazil

5

Volunteering at the hostel was fun! The work could be tiring at times, but the days off made up for it. The staff was friendly, and so were the other volunteers.

about 2 months ago


Chizuru replied

Thank you for everything Luiza! Your smile and laugh made us a bright day each day. Keep smiling!!

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